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The Chicago Bulls (4-4) host the Charlotte Hornets (3-4) at United Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The Hornets are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total is 224.5 points in the outing.
Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Bulls as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bulls have -225 odds to pick up the win, while the Hornets are listed at +187 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 224.5 points.
Bulls vs. Hornets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
Bulls vs. Hornets Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Bulls are 5-3-0 this season. Chicago has split the two matchups it has played as odds-on favorites this season. The Bulls have gone over the point total in 57.1% of their opportunities this year (four times over seven games with a set point total).
In the Hornets’ seven games this year, they have four wins against the spread. Charlotte has won two of the five games it was the moneyline underdog this season (40%). Hornets games this year have eclipsed the over/under four times in seven opportunities (57.1%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bulls
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 8 | 25.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Zach LaVine | 5 | 23.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 3.6 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 8 | 15.8 | 12.3 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 7 | 13.1 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Andre Drummond | 6 | 9 | 10.2 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
Hornets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 2 | 23.5 | 7 | 8.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Gordon Hayward | 7 | 18.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| P.J. Washington | 7 | 17.1 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 7 | 16.4 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | 7 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Bulls vs. Hornets Injury Report
Bulls: Andre Drummond: Out (Shoulder), Zach LaVine: Probable (Injury Management), Coby White: Out (Quadricep), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)
Hornets: Cody Martin: Out (Quadricep), Terry Rozier: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Miles Bridges: Out (Personal)
What you need to know about the Chicago Bulls
Chicago is averaging 112.1 points per game (20th-ranked in NBA) this year, while ceding 111.4 points per contest (14th-ranked). At home, the Bulls are posting 0.3 more points per game (112.3) than they are in road games (112).
Chicago is making 10.6 three-pointers per game (24th-ranked in NBA) this year, while sporting a 36.8% three-point percentage (12th-ranked). This season, the Bulls have taken 66.9% two-pointers, accounting for 73.0% of the team’s baskets. They have shot 33.1% from beyond the arc (27.0% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Charlotte Hornets
On offense Charlotte is the 11th-ranked team in the NBA (117 points per game). Defensively it is 19th (115.7 points allowed per game).
Charlotte is 14th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (12.1 per game) and seventh in 3-point percentage (39%). In 2022-23, the Hornets have taken 33.4% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 66.6% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 27.7% of the Hornets’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 72.3% have been 2-pointers.
Bulls vs. Hornets Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this game is the Bulls, and we predict that Bulls will cover the spread (Bulls -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 224.5 points.
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